For Kids: Help Others Understand Asthma

People who don’t have asthma may not know how it makes you feel. Help them learn more about asthma. If you don't know what to say, ask your parents or your healthcare provider for help. Here's an example of what you can say to your family, friends, teachers, and other adults: "When my asthma gets worse, I feel like I can't get air into my lungs no matter how hard I breathe."

It can also help to have an asthma buddy—another child who has asthma like you do. You might find this friend at school, on a team, or in your neighborhood. You and your asthma buddy can look out for each other. And you can count on each other to understand.